Overview

The Color Atlas of ""Xenopus laevis"" Histology provides the first central source on the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and major organs of the adult South African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis. For many years, X. laevis has been a highly popular experimental animal model in many areas of research. The recent development of transgenic Xenopus technology offers the promise that this animal model will be utilized more than ever before. The purpose of this book is to provide the active researcher with a central source of high quality light microscopic color images of the tissues of X. laevis, to aid in the identification of the cells and tissues of interest.

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Author:   Allan F. Wiechmann ,  Celeste R. Wirsig-Wiechmann
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.238kg
ISBN:  

9781461348764

ISBN 10:   1461348765
Pages:   133
Publication Date:   23 October 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface. 1. Basic Tissues. Epithelial Tissue. Connective Tissue. Muscular Tissue. Nervous Tissue. 2. Cardiovascular System. Blood Vessels. Heart. 3. Lymphatic Organs. Diffuse Lymphoid Tissue. Lymph Node. Spleen. 4. Digestive Organs. Stomach. Small Intestine. Colon. Liver. Gall Bladder. Pancreas. 5. Respiratory System. Nasal Cavity. Trachea. Lungs. 6. Urinary System. Kidney. Ureter. Urinary Bladder. 7. Endocrine Organs. Pituitary Gland. Pineal Gland. Thyroid Gland. Adrenal (Interrenal) Gland. 8. Reproductive Organs. Ovary. Oviduct. Testes. 9. Integument. Epidermis. Dermis. Glands. Lateral Line Organ. 10. Cranial Structures. Overview of Cranial Structures. Oral Cavity. Epiglottis. Esophagus. Nasal Cavity. Brain. Middle and Inner Ear. Eye and Associated Structures. Index.

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